The Christmas Eve 5k

America's Largest Xmas Eve Race

Race Start 10:00 AM

Packet Pickup Schedule

Early Packet Pickup at Public Lands (1000 Cranberry Square Dr Ste D, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066). Available 12/19 - 12/23.

There will be limited race day packet pickup available from 8:00 AM to 9:45 AM by the start/finish area on the North Shore. We recommend you pick up your packet early to avoid long lines on race day.

Virtual race packets will be mailed and will not be available at in person packet pickup.

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Race Day Schedule

8:00 AM - 9:45 AM Packet Pickup (not recommended)
9:45 AM - Pre-race announcements and lineup
9:55 AM - National Anthem
10:00 AM - RACE START
10:45 AM - Awards

Race Location

Valued Partners

Make it Your Family Tradition!

Swag

All Finishers of The Christmas Eve 5K will receive a custom finsher medal and long sleeve race shirt. Award medals will also be given out to top finishers in each age group.

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Free Professional Photography!

Capture and share those holiday memories. Click the button below to see last year's race photos.

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Events

The Celebration before the Celebrations!

$60

$35

($25: Ages 5 - 17)

10:00AM EST 11:59AM EST

Price increases after November 18, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

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FREE ENTRY FOR KIDS 4 & UNDER!

$0

10:00AM EST 12:00PM EST

Please note: There is no shirt giveaway with this registration option.

Open to ages 4 and under.

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Join Us Virtually!

$60

$35

Price increases after November 18, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

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Fun for the Whole Family!

Special family pricing during registration! Strollers and walkers are welcome. Children 4 & Under run for FREE!

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Volunteer Partners

Course Map

Custom Bib!

Register by December to be guaranteed a custom bib with your name on it!

Hot Chocolate, Coffee, Cider!

There will be hot drinks at the finish line to warm up your day when you finish.

Get Your Picture With Santa!

Santa will be at The Christmas Eve 5K from 8:00 AM until noon.

FAQs

The Start is on West General Robinson St. by Acrisure Stadium

The Finish is one block from the start on North Shore Drive

Parking is available at Gold Lots 1, 2, for $8. You can also find other places to park on the North Shore at various lots (some of which may be free).

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Yes. There will be portable restrooms between the start and finish on Mazeroski Way.

Yes. There will be a water stop at the 1 mile mark

Early Packet Pickup is at Public Lands in Cranberry (1000 Cranberry Square Dr Ste D, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066).

Friday - Dec. 19 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday - Dec. 20 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday - Dec. 21 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Monday - Dec. 22 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday - Dec. 23 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Limited packet pickup will be available on race day but is not recommended.

Yes. You must finish the race under 90 minutes (by 11:30 AM)

Yes! All finishers receive a custom crafted finisher medal. Register before the t-shirt deadline to be guaranteed a race shirt in your size.

Yes. There is race day registration ONLINE ONLY.

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Location

W. General Robinson St. Pittsburgh, PA US 15212 (Pittsburgh's North Shore)